Tall Wood Chair
20th Century American Steampunk Chairs
Iron
20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1880s French Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1970s Wingback Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Chinese Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
20th Century Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Adirondack Chairs
Wood
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Linen, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Ebony, Burl, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
1990s Italian Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s African Tribal Chairs
Wood
1990s American Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Goatskin, Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Velvet
20th Century American Victorian Chairs
Cane, Wood
Antique Early 1900s American American Classical Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American American Craftsman Chairs
Rush, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century Portuguese Folk Art Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Wicker, Wood
Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Danish Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century American Regency Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1950s Italian Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1890s French Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Regency Dining Room Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Windsor Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Early 20th Century English Gothic Revival Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Brass
2010s German Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Naugahyde
Vintage 1950s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Cane, Hardwood
2010s Italian Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Brass
2010s American Brutalist Chairs
Wood, Oak, Hardwood
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Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Dining chairs should be around 18 inches tall. Since most dining tables are 30 inches high, 18 inch tall dining chairs allow for a comfortable amount of legroom. As a general rule of thumb, there should be around 12 inches between a dining table and a seat.
- What is a tall chair called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A type of tall chair is a bar stool. A bar stool is a chair that often features a footrest to support the feet and is used at bars and high tables in pubs and bars. You can find a variety of vintage and antique bar stools on 1stDibs to meet any decor scheme.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024Chairs for a 30-inch table should typically be between 18 and 20 inches tall when measured from the seat to the floor. Generally, the seat height of a chair should be 10 to 12 inches lower than the height of a tabletop. Tables measuring 30 inches in height are generally standard height and should work well with most standard dining chairs. Find a wide range of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Eames LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) is made with plywood and designed to mold to the human body and provide the utmost comfort. The chair is not upholstered because it’s already comfortable. Rubber shock mounts are glued to the chair to create a seamless look without the use of bolts and screws. Shop a selection of Eames LCW chairs on 1stDibs.
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